Outpatient Nutrition Specialist

2 weeks ago

Moses Lake, Washington, United States Samaritan Healthcare Full time
Position Overview

Our Commitment
Dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of our community.

Our Vision
Working collaboratively as a reliable healthcare ally in the region.

Core Values
Empathy~Integrity~Excellence~Innovation

At Samaritan Healthcare, we prioritize providing exceptional healthcare services to our community while fostering a supportive work environment for our staff and delivering outstanding care to our patients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not exhaustive):

  1. Handles outpatient referrals and liaises with healthcare providers as necessary regarding dietary intervention services.
  2. Establishes nutrition objectives tailored to individual client requirements. Conducts dietary assessments, records client weight and height, and calculates BMI for documentation. Monitors each client's progress throughout their treatment journey, ensuring that progress notes align with treatment goals (including calorie counts, nutrition evaluations, educational summaries, etc.).
  3. Applies Nutrition Care Practice Guidelines relevant to outpatient services.
  4. Performs nutrition evaluations in collaboration with patients, adhering to best practice guidelines per specialty and as recommended by referring providers based on patient needs.
  5. Assists patients in creating nutritionally balanced menus and meal plans.
  6. Updates and/or develops new dietary handouts and educational resources as required.
  7. Acts as a resource for community nutrition discussions and addresses nutrition inquiries from the public.
  8. Engages in professional development through seminars, workshops, and affiliations to stay informed about the latest trends in the field.
  9. Follows safe work practices and policies to prevent injuries to self and others, including understanding safety protocols, infection control, and safe lifting techniques.
  10. Adheres to organizational policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements.
  11. Ensures courteous and efficient interactions with team members and support groups, in alignment with the organization's values.
  12. Maintains professionalism and meets appearance standards necessary for job performance while representing the organization.
  13. Completes additional responsibilities as assigned by management to meet organizational standards.
  14. Provides support for other related dietary services as needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS (not exhaustive):

  • Education:
    1. Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition, Foods and Nutrition, or Dietetics.
  • Certification/Registration:
  1. Current Certified Dietitian status for Washington State.
  2. Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or eligibility for RD.
  3. Current Washington State Food Handlers permit.
  • Experience:
  1. Prior experience in dietetics, with a preference for one year of clinical dietitian experience.
  • Skills/Competencies:
  1. Strong knowledge of nutrition and food preparation, along with supervisory and instructional techniques.
  2. Demonstrates proficiency with equipment listed on department-specific checklists.
  3. Exhibits critical thinking skills: seeks guidance when necessary, engages in independent problem-solving, and makes logical decisions.
  4. Acts with accountability, exercising sound judgment in decision-making while adhering to legal and ethical standards. Handles confidential information with discretion.
  5. Demonstrates the ability to care for patients across all age groups. Possesses strong communication and problem-solving skills, utilizing approaches such as motivational interviewing to establish rapport.
  6. Must complete Basic Life Support Heartsaver (HS) training within three months of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  1. Occasional activities include sitting, standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
  2. Requires manual dexterity, light physical effort, and the ability to lift/carry up to 30 lbs. (supplies and equipment).
  3. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, for accurate information exchange with healthcare professionals, clients, and the public.
  4. Good visual acuity to observe patient assessment data and utilize documentation tools.

As a member of the Samaritan Healthcare team, you will embody our Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy, exemplifying service excellence and fostering the best experiences for patients, employees, physicians, and students.

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